snitch | ||
1. | [ verb ] give away information about somebody | |
Synonyms: | betray tell_on shit rat give_away peach grass shop stag denounce | |
Examples: | "He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam" |
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Related terms: | inform tip_off crap informer fink deserter | |
2. | [ verb ] (criminal law) take by theft | |
Synonyms: | glom thieve knock_off cop hook | |
Examples: | "Someone snitched my wallet!" |
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Related terms: | steal larceny | |
3. | [ noun ] someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police | |
Synonyms: | stoolpigeon stoolie sneak canary sneaker snitcher fink | |
Related terms: | informer denounce | |
Similar spelling: |
snitcher snatch snatcher snatch_up |